SR0796 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack Otto Snyder of Bloomington, who passed away on October 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jack Snyder was born in Swayze, Indiana to Vera Ruth Kemmer and Ralph Snyder on March 8, 1929; he married Jean Whitmer; and

WHEREAS, Jack Snyder is known for having developed over 20% of the land in the Bloomington-Normal area; he also had developments in Champaign, Springfield, Peoria, and Pontiac; in addition, he had projects in Longboat Key and Englewood, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Jack Snyder never knew a stranger and would always greet people with a smile and a twinkle in his eye; even in his final days, he still had that smile and twinkle; and

WHEREAS, Jack Snyder was proceeded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard; and his son, Craig; and

WHEREAS, Jack Snyder is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Jean; his daughters, Susan Chaney (Bill) and Vicki Eide (Roger); his son, Stephen Snyder (Nancy); nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jack Otto Snyder and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jack Snyder as an expression of our deepest sympathy.